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Combined Mirror Therapy and Soft Robotic Glove for Hand Recovery After Stroke
Sponsor: University of Baghdad
Summary
Post-stroke hemiplegia frequently results in impaired upper limb function, which significantly affects independence and quality of life. Various rehabilitation approaches have been developed to improve motor recovery, including mirror therapy and robotic-assisted training. Mirror therapy uses visual feedback to stimulate neural plasticity and enhance motor recovery, while soft robotic gloves assist repetitive hand movements and facilitate functional training. This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of combining mirror therapy with a soft robotic glove on hand function recovery in patients with post-stroke hemiplegia. Participants will be randomly assigned to different intervention groups receiving mirror therapy, soft robotic glove training, combined therapy, or conventional rehabilitation. The primary outcome will assess improvement in upper limb motor function using validated clinical assessment tools. Secondary outcomes will evaluate functional hand performance and activities of daily living. The findings of this study may contribute to improving rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors and provide evidence for integrating innovative rehabilitation technologies into clinical practice.
Official title: Effect of Combining Mirror Therapy With Soft Robotic Glove on Hand Function Recovery in Post-Stroke Hemiplegic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2026-03
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2026-03-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Conventional Rehabilitation
Standard rehabilitation therapy focused on improving upper limb function in individuals with stroke
Mirror Therapy
A rehabilitation technique using a mirror to create a visual illusion of movement in the affected limb to improve motor recovery after stroke.
Soft Robotic Glove
A wearable soft robotic glove designed to assist hand movement and facilitate motor recovery in individuals with stroke
Mirror Therapy plus Soft Robotic Glove
Participants receive a combined intervention consisting of mirror therapy and soft robotic glove training
Locations (1)
Rehabilitation and Neurology Outpatient Unit
Baghdad, Babylon, Iraq